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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,818 active, human-verified grants for colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) across the United States, Canada, and internationally. These grants support institutions and fund campus infrastructure, research, faculty initiatives, workforce development, technology, academic programs, and other institutional priorities. Discover funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers, updated daily.

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1,818 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to develop and provide STEM and space-related activities. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or ongoing programs that advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162194

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Opportunity for New Hampshire Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for New Hampshire youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232150

Opportunity for Vermont High School Students to Attend an Educational Program in DC

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Vermont junior and senior high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service to participate in a weeklong educational program. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship in addition to an all-expenses-paid t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232193

Opportunity for Wyoming High School Students to Participate in an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Wyoming qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an educational experience that will encourage pursuit of a public service career. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship for undergraduate studies and at...

GrantWatch ID#: 232199

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine and New Hampshire public and private schools in funding source member communities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to support projects that promote landfill diversion and the reduction of solid waste disposal through reus...

GrantWatch ID#: 173466

Grants to Texas Early-Career Investigators For Cancer Research at Nonprofit Institutions

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas early-career investigators to conduct cancer-related studies at nonprofit research institutions. Funding is intended to expand efforts in cancer research and to draw newly independent investigators to local institutions. Grants can support candidat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208165

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Institutions for Workforce Expansion Related to Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions to hire investigators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research. Funding is intended for workforce expansion efforts that help to provide Texas institutions with a competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 208166

Grants to Texas IHEs and Research Institutes to Promote Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions for workforce expansion efforts to promote and improve cancer research. Funding is intended to further research studies by attracting investigators who show a marked capacity for self-direction, whose wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209699

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Research Institutions for Life Sciences Research

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research groups for studies in the life sciences field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Proposals should focus on life sciences research. The goal of these gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 158113

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177232

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177240

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 181989

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181995

Opportunity for Ohio High School Students to Attend an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/21/26

Opportunity for Ohio qualifying high school students interested in pursuing public service careers to participate in an educational program in Washington, DC. In addition to a $12,500 college scholarship, participants will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 232172

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree-Planting Projects that Enha...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to plant trees in communities across the state. Funding is intended to support projects that promote community beautification. Funded proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 180845

Opportunity for Alaska Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/23/26

Opportunity for Alaska youth to receive an undergraduate college scholarship of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232098

Fellowships to Oregon Women Architects for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216437

Opportunity for Nevada Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for Nevada youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $10,000, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232145

Grants to North Carolina Researchers for Studies Related to State Water Resources

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina researchers for studies related to state water resources. Funding is intended to support work through a collaborative research approach that utilizes local ecological knowledge. Projects can address a range of water resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 176752

Grants to Canada Charities and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life for Those in Palliat...

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, health professionals, and early-career researchers for projects, programs, and research studies that improve the quality of life for individuals in palliative care. Grants for projects focused on children and adolescents are...

GrantWatch ID#: 220777

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177230

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181990

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181993

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182000

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 182007

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182017

Grants to New York Clinicians to Help Repay Educational Loans

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to New York eligible clinicians to help repay educational loans. Funding is intended to encourage licensed clinicians to work in underserved areas. Clinicians working at approved sites may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 220425

Grants to Michigan Researchers for Studies to Improve Health Outcomes and Care for Residents

Deadline: 01/06/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan researchers affiliated with nonprofit universities, hospitals, and healthcare systems for projects to improve healthcare and health for state residents. Applicants must submit a concept paper before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 155901

Grants and Fellowships to New York Researchers for Studies Related to Energy and Pollution

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to New York researchers affiliated with eligible research institutions and fellowships to New York PhD students and post-doctoral fellows for research studies related to energy and pollution. Funding is intended for research within the following categories:...

GrantWatch ID#: 216342

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 137510

Grants to Ontario IHEs to Assist Students in Transferring Between Programs of Study

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants of $40,000 to Ontario universities, Indigenous Institutions, and colleges to form collaborations that will assist students in transferring between programs of study. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to assist s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231079

Grants to Ontario IHEs to Develop Transfer Pathways Between Institutions

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants of $40,000 to Ontario colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes to develop transfer pathways between institutions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to facilitate the transfer of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231608

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Humanities, Arts, and History P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, IHEs, libraries, scholars, and artists in eligible locations for programs in the areas of humanities, arts, and history. First-time ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128655

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of environment, youth, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 180811

Grants to Michigan IHEs for Water-Based Energy and Technology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Michigan public or private colleges and universities for water-based energy technology research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research projects that focus on reducing energy waste by utilizing the state'...

GrantWatch ID#: 232473

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Trail Stewardship Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and IHEs for trail stewardship initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations to build capacity, improve trail user experiences, increase community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 232553

Fellowships to Illinois IHEs to Employ Nursing Faculty

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $25,000 to Illinois IHEs to employ nursing faculty. Funding is intended for institutions with a pre-licensure RN program to retain qualified nursing faculty, with funds paid directly by the applicant to the fellow. Eligible fellows must promot...

GrantWatch ID#: 232554

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tourist Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for events that promote the local tourist industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support marketing and other event-related costs suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184808

Fellowships to Connecticut Residents to Collaborate with University Investigators on Patient C...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Fellowships to Connecticut residents for community-engaged health research training in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support participation in a nine-month hybrid program that provides instruction in patient-centered and community-based research and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187139

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 220265

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, education, arts and culture, humanities, human services, and reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220266

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Charitable and Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Massachusetts schools, groups, and educational institutions for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the conservation, stewardship, scientific knowledge, public awareness, and preservation of green open spaces and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222578

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to invest in local communities to advance workforce development, develop a sustainable economy, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222948

Scholarships to USA Students in Multiple States to Support the Rice Industry

Deadline: 10/31/26

Scholarships to Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas students to support the rice industry. Graduating high school students will produce an original video up to three minutes about rice grown in the United States. The grand-prize winne...

GrantWatch ID#: 223566
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